Undergrad Research Assistant — Ethics & Community Outreach

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University seeks an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant to support a community-engaged project in Echo Park, Bronx. You must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in psychology or a related field to be considered.

The role involves qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis for BRICS'' project, in collaboration with Fordham staff and community partners. Reporting to the Director and Program Administrator, the student will assist with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Meets weekly with the supervisor and project team members to discuss progress and plan activities.
• Conducts interviews with stakeholders, including unhoused and marginalized persons, residents, and park service providers.
• Assists in transcribing interviews and in summarizing and analyzing findings.
• Collects data regarding the community and relevant social, environmental, and policy issues.
• Assists with park Share Back events and developing policy papers based on findings.

Skills

Interviews

Strong communication

Data collection

Qualitative analysis

Active listening

Education

Undergraduate student in psychology or related field

Job description

Fordham University seeks an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant to support a community-engaged project in Echo Park, Bronx. You must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in psychology or a related field to be considered.

The role involves qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis for BRICS'' project, in collaboration with Fordham staff and community partners. Reporting to the Director and Program Administrator, the student will assist with